Far North District Council
Local democracy
Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.
Local democracy
Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.
Facilitate collaboration across departments to improve accountability and effectiveness, build trust and engage the community meaningfully.
Improve internal operations by investing in staff training, transparent processes and effective communication to improve staff retention.
Review council size and roles to ensure efficiency, accountability and responsiveness to community needs.
Restructure council staff within operations.
Admit that democracy does not exist in the Far North or New Zealand, it is a myth. We have plutocracy instead.
Build a new system from feedback received from the people, acknowledging it will take time but will be worth it.
Revalue political values and how best to achieve them, as true democracy requires asking the people, not the politicians.
Facilitate collaboration across departments to improve accountability and effectiveness, build trust and engage the community meaningfully.
Improve internal operations by investing in staff training, transparent processes and effective communication to improve staff retention.
Review council size and roles to ensure efficiency, accountability and responsiveness to community needs.
Restructure council staff within operations.
Admit that democracy does not exist in the Far North or New Zealand, it is a myth. We have plutocracy instead.
Build a new system from feedback received from the people, acknowledging it will take time but will be worth it.
Revalue political values and how best to achieve them, as true democracy requires asking the people, not the politicians.
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